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Бывший управляющий Народного банка Китая (НБК) Чжоу Сяочуань (Zhou Xiaochuan) высказался против стейблкоинов, заявив, что они несут большие риски и угрожают финансовой стабильности Китая.  

 

يشهد سوق الكريبتو زيادةً ملحوظة في النشاط مع تزايد الترقب لموسم العملات البديلة، وقد أصدرت شركة كوينبيس (Coinbase) تقريراً جديداً يوم الخميس يشير إلى احتمال بدء الموسم قريباً، ما يُحسّن التوقعات الإيجابية في السوق.

في الوقت ذاته، ارتفع مؤشر موسم العملات البديلة الخاص بمنصة CoinMarketCap بمقدار 12 نقطة هذا الأسبوع، بينما تقترب سيطرة عملة بيتكوين (Bitcoin-BTC) من أدنى مستوياتها خلال 6 أشهر، حيث تبدو جميعُ العوامل مهيأةً لبدء ارتفاع أسعار العملات البديلة.

ومع تصاعد الحماس، يبحث المتداولون عن أفضل العملات الرقمية للشراء حالياً، ومن أبرز تلك المشاريع عملة سولانا (Solana) وعملة بيتكوين هايبر (Bitcoin Hyper)، فقد وصل عدد حيتان (كبار مستثمري) عملة سولانا (Solana) إلى أعلى مستوياته الجديدة على الإطلاق، بينما يقترب اكتتاب عملة بيتكوين هايبر (Bitcoin Hyper) من جمع 10 مليون دولار.

وعلى الرغم من تراجع أسعار أغلب العملات الرقمية الكبرى خلال آخر 24 ساعة، يستمر هذان المشروعان بجذب المزيد من الاستثمارات، ما يشير إلى مستقبل واعد.

هل بدأ موسم العملات البديلة؟ الأسعار مهيأة لتشهد ارتفاعاً حاداً في أيلول/سبتمبر

هز تقرير جديد صادر عن منصة كوينبيس (Coinbase) السوق، حيث توقع بدء موسم العملات البديلة في شهر أيلول/سبتمبر. وذكر التقرير الذي تم نشره يوم الخميس أن انخفاض مستوى سيطرة عملة بيتكوين (Bitcoin) وارتفاع القيمة السوقية للعملات البديلة وقوة عملة إيثيريوم (Ethereum-ETH) النسبية، تشير إلى أن العملات البديلة قد تبدأ تفوقها بشكلٍ ملحوظٍ على عملة بيتكوين.

كذلك، أشارت كوينبيس إلى أنّ السيولة بدأت تعود إلى سوق الكريبتو بعد توقفٍ دام 6 أشهر، ما يدعم احتمال حدوث موسم عملات بديلة.

في الوقت ذاته، شارك المحلل جوردون (Gordon) معلوماتٍ إضافية، مشيراً إلى أن مؤشر MACD لمستوى سيطرة عملة بيتكوين (Bitcoin) قد أظهر أول تقاطع هابطٍ شهري له خلال 4 سنوات.

وقال جوردون: “في المرة الأخيرة التي حدَث فيها ذلك، شهدت أسعار العملات البديلة ارتفاعاً حاداً دام مدة 4 أشهر، حيث حققت العملات ذات القيمة السوقية الكبيرة أرباحاً قدرُها 10 أضعافٍ، بينما حققت العملات المتوسطة والصغيرة أرباحاً تتراوح بين 20 و50 ضعفاً”.

تعكس تعليقات جوردون حالة الحماس المتزايد داخل قطاع العملات البديلة في الوقت الحالي بشكلٍ مثالي. وإذا سارت الأمور كما هو متوقع، فقد يكون العديد من المتداولين على وشك تحقيق مكاسب تغير حياتهم. ولكنْ، ما هي العملات الرقمية التي قد تُحقق أفضل أداء؟ دعونا نستعرض مشروعين يتمتعان بإمكاناتٍ هائلة.

عملة سولانا (Solana)

تشهد عملة سولانا (Solana) حالياً زخماً قوياً، فقد أدى نشاط سوق العملات البديلة إلى زيادة استثمارات الحيتان بشكلٍ ملحوظ. ووفقاً للمحلل علي مارتينيز (Ali Martinez)، بلغ عدد مالكي العملة الذين يمتلكون أكثرَ من 10,000 عملة سولانا (Solana) أعلى مستوى جديد يبلغ 5,224 شخصاً. تعكس هذه الخطوة مستوى ثقة كبار المستثمرين بالعملة، ما قد يشير إلى احتمال ارتفاع السعر بشكلٍ حاد في المستقبل القريب.

في الوقت ذاته، سجّل صندوق التداول الفوري لعملة سولانا المتداول في البورصة REX-Osprey) (REX-Osprey spot SOL ETF أكبر استثماراتٍ يومية له على الإطلاق تبلغ 13 مليون دولار يوم الخميس، ما يُبرز جاذبية عملة سولانا (Solana) المتنامية بين المتداولين الخبراء.

وتشير هذه العوامل إلى أن سعر عملة سولانا (Solana) قد يكون على وشك الارتفاع بشكلٍ كبير.

عملة بيتكوين هايبر (Bitcoin Hyper)

تقدم عملة بيتكوين هايبر (Bitcoin Hyper) حل طبقة ثانية لبلوكتشين بيتكوين (Bitcoin Blockchain)، وتقترب حصيلة اكتتابه بسرعةٍ من الوصول إلى 10 مليون دولار.

تجدر الإشارة إلى أن الاكتتاب يجمع يومياً تمويلاً يتراوح بين 300,000$ و700,000$، ما يعكس اهتمام كبار المستثمرين القوي بهذا المشروع الجديد.

يُعزى ذلك إلى استخداماته الطموحة، فهو يهدف إلى معالجة المشكلات الرئيسية لبلوكتشين بيتكوين (Bitcoin) مثل بطء المعاملات وارتفاع الرسوم وضعف الوظائف. وبفضل تقنية تجميع المعاملات وفق معرفة صفرية (ZK-rollups) وآلة سولانا الافتراضية (SVM) والجسر اللامركزي الخاص بها، ستقدم لكم عملة بيتكوين هايبر (Bitcoin Hyper) معاملاتٍ سريعة وآمنة ومنخفضة التكلفة.

لذلك، على المهتمين الاستفادة من المرحلة الحالية من الاكتتاب، حيث تُباع العملات بسعر منخفض. علاوةً على ذلك، يقدم المشروع آلية رهن توفر عائداً سنوياً نسبته 113%، ما سيُساعد المستثمرين الأوائل على تحقيق المزيد من الأرباح

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أفكار ختامية: ما هي أفضل عملة رقمية للشراء؟

مع اقتراب موسم العملات البديلة، يواجه مستثمرو الكريبتو فرصة نادرةً لتحقيق أرباح. مع ذلك، يشير اهتمام الحيتان المتزايد بعملة سولانا (Solana) وعملة بيتكوين هايبر (Bitcoin Hyper) -حتى خلال أيام انخفاض أسعار العملات البديلة الأخرى- إلى إمكانية التفوق على السوق.

وكما أوضح المحلل جوردون، يُمكن أن توفر العملات ذات القيمة السوقية الكبيرة مثل عملة سولانا (Solana) عوائد تصل إلى 10 أضعاف، بينما قد تحقق المشاريع القوية ذات القيمة السوقية الصغيرة مكاسبَ تتراوح بين 20 إلى 50 ضعفاً. لذلك، قد تُحقق عملة بيتكوين هايبر (Bitcoin Hyper) عوائد كبيرةً خلال الأشهر القادمة، نظراً لنجاحها المبكر واستخداماتها الطموحة.

Japan’s debate over sovereign Bitcoin exposure moved from the fringe to the front row this week after JAN3 chief executive Samson Mow met in Tokyo with Yuichiro Tamaki, who leads the Democratic Party for the People (DPP), and Sōhei Kamiya, leader of Sanseitō.

Will Japan Establish A Strategic Bitcoin Reserve?

As Mow put it, “We had very productive meetings in Tokyo with Kamiya-san, leader of Sanseito, and Tamaki-san, leader of the DPP. Both leaders already had a great understanding of #Bitcoin so our discussions flowed very naturally… I focused mainly on the limited window of opportunity for a nation-state to accumulate significant amounts of BTC for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. We will likely have additional meetings later this year.”

The political substance of those conversations tracks long-running parliamentary activity by both leaders. In Mow’s words, “Kamiya-san has raised the idea of Japan holding Bitcoin reserves in the Diet and called for tax reform, reflecting his party Sanseito’s sovereignty-first stance. Tamaki-san has proposed lowering capital gains taxes on Bitcoin to 20% and exempting smaller swaps and payments from taxation, giving Bitcoin fairer treatment in law.” He then clarified that “these are activities they have done previously in the Diet.”

JAN3, for its part, framed the agenda in explicitly geopolitical terms. “JAN3 CEO @Excellion met with Sohei Kamiya, leader of Sanseito, and Yuichiro Tamaki, leader of the Democratic Party for the People (DPP), at their offices in Tokyo to discuss the urgency to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve for Japan. Diet Members understand the world has changed dramatically with the US SBR already established and the Bitcoin Act on the way.”

The reference is to the United States’ March 6, 2025 executive order establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR), followed days later by the introduction of the BITCOIN Act in Congress to codify and scale that framework.

The Tokyo meetings were not confined to opposition figures. Mow also underscored engagement with gatekeepers in the ruling camp: “It was a pleasure to meet Satsuki Katayama at @WebX_Asia where she delivered a speech at the Bitcoin networking event. Katayama-san is a member of Japan’s House of Councillors, representing the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and also chair of the LDP Committee on Finance.”

Katayama indeed chairs the LDP’s Financial Research Commission and has recently fronted party policy work touching capital markets, banking supervision and digital-asset issues, a signal that Bitcoin policy sits squarely inside the LDP’s finance apparatus.

Japan’s Political Power Structure

Understanding how and where the DPP and Sanseitō sit in Japan’s power structure is essential to gauging the odds of near-term policy change. In the July 20, 2025 House of Councillors election, the LDP–Komeito ruling bloc lost its upper-house majority, while smaller parties surged. The DPP won 17 seats in that contest and now holds 22 seats in the chamber, making it the third-largest force after the LDP and the Constitutional Democratic Party (CDP). Sanseitō captured 14 seats, lifting its total to 15. Those tallies translate into real leverage for both parties in an upper house where the government must now assemble issue-by-issue majorities.

Percentages tell the same story. On the national proportional list, the DPP took roughly 12.88% of the vote, while Sanseitō drew about 12.55%, confirming that both parties converted a broad base of support into seats. With the LDP–Komeito alliance short of a majority, that performance gives Tamaki’s centrists and Kamiya’s sovereigntists greater committee-level bargaining power over any crypto tax rewrite or more ambitious reserve initiative.

Within that parliamentary geometry, tax reform is the most immediate vector. Tamaki has consistently pushed to replace today’s progressive treatment of crypto gains—which can run to the mid-50s percent when local levies are included—with a 20% separate tax, and to exempt small-value payments and crypto-to-crypto swaps from recognition, a de minimis regime designed to unlock everyday usage.

At press time, BTC traded at $113,862.

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As long as you’re not living under a rock, you probably know the crypto market is up to something.

Rapidly increasing corporate crypto stashes, a slew of pro-crypto policy changes, and the Fed chair hinting at a September rate cut are all massive signs that the next few months could churn out some life-changing returns.

But in a market with hundreds of thousands of tokens, how do you identify the best cryptos to buy?

Do you just stick to the main ones like Bitcoin and Ethereum? While relatively ‘safe,’ following this approach would probably mean leaving a lot of money on the table.

On the other hand, you can’t just ape into random shitcoins either, hoping they skyrocket. That’s too risky and ill-advised.

The solution? Building a well-balanced portfolio with a solid mix of under-the-radar, high-upside tokens and top-tier proven performers showing fresh breakouts.

To help you do just that, we turned to ChatGPT, which is arguably the most powerful AI chatbot around right now.

Read on as we unpack the AI’s top crypto picks, with detailed explanations on why each of them could be the next crypto to explode.

1. Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) – New Bitcoin Layer 2 for Fast, Cheap Transactions & Enhanced Programmability

If you’re a Bitcoin believer who would happily purchase every last bit of ‘digital gold’ they could, Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) might just be what you’re looking for.

Not only is it far cheaper than $BTC, but $HYPER also carries a higher ROI potential, seeing as it’s currently in presale and available at ultra-low prices.

According to our Bitcoin Hyper price prediction, the token could surge almost 2,400% by the end of 2025, potentially hitting $0.32.

What’s special about $HYPER? It’s building the first-ever Layer 2 solution for Bitcoin aimed at turbocharging the blockchain with Solana-like performance.

Thanks to Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) integration, $HYPER will bring lightning-fast speeds, low fees, and cutting-edge Web3 compatibility to the Bitcoin ecosystem.

And a decentralized, non-custodial canonical bridge lets you interact with Hyper’s SVM-powered Web3 environment by converting your Layer 1 $BTC into Layer 2 $BTC.

Thanks to $HYPER, you’ll be able to engage in high-speed DeFi trading, NFTs, DAO and governance, lending, staking, swapping, and blockchain gaming right on Bitcoin.

Currently in presale, Bitcoin Hyper has already pulled in over $12.4M from early investors. And right now, you can buy $HYPER for just $0.012815 apiece.

Visit Bitcoin Hyper’s official website for more information.

2. Ethereum ($ETH) – Institutional Accumulation & Technical Breakout Setting the Stage for Massive Rally

Ethereum ($ETH) has been at the center of nearly all crypto chatter in recent days, and for good reason.

Institutional players are scooping up ‘digital silver’ at a rapid pace, in some cases even favoring it over Bitcoin. That’s a telling sign the whales know something.

Case in point: BlackRock recently dropped a massive $314M on Ethereum, while Goldman Sachs and Jane Street beefed up their $ETH ETF holdings by adding another 160K and 32.5K $ETH, respectively.

Even better? If Ethereum retests its all-time high, $4.65B worth of shorts would be liquidated, igniting a massive short squeeze and fueling a potential parabolic rally.

On the technical front, CryptoGoos, a crypto analyst with 121K+ followers on X, pointed out that $ETH has just broken out of a huge consolidation channel on the weekly chart.

After a quick retest, the token now looks primed to rally higher. And according to this trading pattern, Ethereum’s next target could be… drumroll… $10K!

3. Wall Street Pepe ($WEPE) – New Meme Coin Changing the Crypto Investing Game

Wall Street Pepe ($WEPE) blends iconic meme coin humor with crypto finance, offering a never-before-seen community for retail investors.

As a $WEPE holder, you gain access to a vibrant and tight-knit group of crypto traders, all benefitting from each other’s strategies, insights, alpha buy/sell calls, and, of course, plenty of jokes along the way.

$WEPE’s mission is simple: to dilute the unfair amount of power crypto whales currently hold, as they manipulate markets at will using advanced tools and algorithms, often wrecking everyday portfolios.

After a record-breaking presale performance, where $WEPE gathered over $70M from early investors, the token proved its worth by rising almost 900% during June-July this year.

And while $WEPE is admittedly in the red over the past couple of weeks, it’s now flirting with the upper resistance of a major triangle consolidation pattern.

A breakout here could slam the gas pedal and send $WEPE soaring, potentially even to new all-time highs, representing a 400% gain from current levels.

In addition to strong technicals, the token is also set to benefit from its upcoming Solana launch, which is likely to bring in a fresh wave of investors and hype, further boosting price.

Only a meme coin or a full-blown movement? We’ll let you decide. 1 $WEPE is currently available at just $0.00006612.

For more information, visit Wall Street Pepe’s official website.

4. Chainlink ($LINK) – Mainstream Crypto Nearing Breakout as ETF Hype Builds

Chainlink ($LINK) has long been considered one of the best tokens for diversifying crypto portfolios, but recent developments – both fundamental and technical – suggest it’s now ready to take the crypto space by storm.

According to CryptoELITES, a renowned cryptocurrency analyst with more than 260K followers on X, $LINK is tantalizingly close to breaking out of a descending triangle pattern.

Even better? The upward-sloping trendline of this pattern has acted as strong support for months, confirming this as a rock-solid setup that could deliver in a big way.

The expectation? Once $LINK breaks out, ideally with a fat green candle, it could ignite an explosive rally on its way toward $100.

That means if you scoop up $LINK now, while it’s trading around $24.19, you could be staring at a chunky 313% return on your investment.

And here’s where things get even more exciting: major investment firms are showing interest in launching a spot Chainlink ETF, with Bitwise having filed for one just a few days ago.

A spot ETF would legitimize $LINK as an institutional-grade asset, open the floodgates for new capital, and massively increase demand, all of which would be highly bullish for price.

Wrapping Up

We decided to put ChatGPT’s potentially revolutionary research and narrative-building skills to the test by asking it to craft a well-rounded crypto portfolio for 2025.

And the AI delivered. Its top picks include not only institutional-grade giants like Ethereum ($ETH) and Chainlink ($LINK) but also low-cap, high-upside gems such as Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) and Wall Street Pepe ($WEPE).

That said, kindly keep in mind that crypto investments are inherently risky. Also, this article is not financial advice, and you must always do your own research before investing.

The recent Dogecoin price correction threatened to send it crashing back below $0.2. But with momentum holding up nicely during this time, bulls have been able to maintain major support above this level. If this support continues to hold, then it could serve as the bounce-off point for the next wave of bullish momentum.

Dogecoin Price Breakout Could Send Price Above $0.45

Pseudonymous crypto analyst Setupsfx pointed out in a TradingView post that the Dogecoin price has now landed at a critical support level that lies above $0.2. This serves as the last line of defense against bears as sellers look to push the price downward.

However, over the last two major corrections and flash dips, the Dogecoin price has been able to maintain support above $0.2. This suggests that there is still a lot of bullish momentum, something that could actually trigger a new wave of bullish strength.

As the analyst explains, the Dogecoin price is already on the verge of exploding due to the strong bullish movement. If this trend ends up playing out, it means that the meme coin could see an over 100% increase that could put its price above $0.45, with a possible campaign for $0.5 before the run is over.

Analysts Agree On Possible Bullish Move

Conversations around the Dogecoin price seem to be in consensus that the meme coin is gearing up for a major move. Crypto analyst Cas Abbé echoes this in their own analysis of the cryptocurrency, pointing out multiple reasons why DOGE continues to be bullish from here.

As Abbé explains, the Dogecoin price had been in a period of prolonged consolidation before entering a new expansion phase. During this time, the digital asset has been able to maintain its long-standing support above $0.2, something that bodes well despite the current bearish momentum.

Furthermore, the Dogecoin breakout trends recently have been supported by rising volumes as there has been more interest in the meme coin during this time. It also plays into established trends of the DOGE price, where there are long periods of sideways trading before sudden price explosions.

Thus, if the Dogecoin price does maintain this trend, then it could be getting ready for another period of price expansion. As on-chain activity remains reasonably high, a 100% increase is not out of the question, as seen in previous cycles.

Каждый год криптоиндустрию наполняют новые проекты. При этом реально стоящих разработок не так уж и много, а большая доля коинов превращается в так называемых «призраков». Как же их идентифицировать и чем они опасны?

Recent reports claim that two Hong Kong officials have withdrawn from the upcoming Bitcoin Asia 2025 conference to allegedly avoid interacting with Eric Trump, son of US President Donald Trump.

HK Officials Withdraw From Bitcoin Asia 2025

On Wednesday, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that senior Hong Kong official Eric Yip Chee-hang and lawmaker Johnny Ng Kit-chong pulled out of the highly anticipated Bitcoin Asia 2025 conference, set to take place at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on August 28 and 29.

The report noted that Yip, executive director of the city’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), and Ng, a legislator and technology entrepreneur, were removed from the list of keynote speakers for the conference.

According to the report, archived versions of Bitcoin Asia 2025’s website show that both officials were listed on July 14, days after the announcement of Eric Trump’s participation in the forum.

As reported by Bitcoinist, the event organizers announced Trump’s participation on July 8.  The American businessman is set to speak about Bitcoin’s long-term potential, the implications for global finance, and the role of Asia in shaping the future of BTC adoption

A Source familiar with the matter told SCMP that the lawmakers were requested not to attend the conference, as it featured Trump’s middle son. A second anonymous source confirmed the information, explaining that it was “advised” to the lawmakers.

Meanwhile, Ng stated that he withdrew from the event due to “family issues” that overlap with Bitcoin Asia 2025’s agenda, while the SFC affirmed that Yip would not be in attendance due to a business trip.

Lau Siu-kai, a consultant to the Chinese Association of Hong Kong and Macau Studies, told the news media outlet that the reason was to “avoid any public impression that Hong Kong was cooperating with or flattering Donald Trump.”

“Under the intense China-US relations, it is only natural to avoid any impression that Hong Kong is doing something that is helping or pleasing the US,” Lau detailed.

It’s worth noting that President Trump recently announced a 90-day trade tariff war truce with China, but has threatened that the nation could face “200 per cent tariffs, or something,” if it doesn’t continue to ensure shipments of permanent magnets containing certain minerals reach the US.

Hong Kong Crypto Landscape

A source close to the city’s regulators reportedly said that officials had been advised to “maintain a low profile on cryptocurrency and stablecoins,” the report affirmed, but noted that Clarence Shen, an SFC manager responsible for fintech policy formulation, will still attend as one of the event’s speakers.

Notably, Hong Kong has been working to establish itself as one of the leading crypto hubs worldwide, advancing crucial legislation to regulate the sector. Amid the global push for stablecoins, Hong Kong’s Legislative Council passed the Stablecoin Ordinance in May, which was enacted on August 1.

In June, regulators also released the “Policy Statement 2.0 on the Development of Digital Assets in Hong Kong,” outlining their plans to enhance the industry. Nonetheless, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has advised against excessive speculation and warned that caution is recommended amid the growing interest in the stablecoins sector.

In a July blog post, HKMA’s CEO, Eddie Yue, affirmed there has been excessive hype in the market and public opinion, raising concerns over a developing trend toward speculation as the market has become “overly enthusiastic” with the “stablecoin craze.”

The warning comes as the financial regulator attempts to implement its phased plan to ensure balanced growth and innovation, with regulation and customer protections.

Data shows the Ethereum spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been on a streak of beating Bitcoin funds for an entire week now.

Ethereum Has Outperformed Bitcoin In Spot ETF Netflows

In a new post on X, institutional DeFi solutions provider Sentora (formerly IntoTheBlock) has talked about the latest trend in the Ethereum spot ETF netflow. Spot ETFs are investment vehicles that allow investors to gain exposure to an underlying asset like ETH without having to directly own the asset.

The ETFs trade on traditional platforms, so investors unfamiliar with digital asset wallets and exchanges can just choose to invest into the cryptocurrency through them.

This pathway into digital assets is relatively new, with BTC only getting spot ETF approval from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at the start of 2024 and ETH in mid-2024.

Generally, Bitcoin spot ETFs tend to outpace Ethereum in terms of capital flows, as Bitcoin is the larger asset with more interest behind it. Recently, however, things have been different. As Sentora explains,

Interestingly, ETH ETFs have now outperformed BTC ETFs for seven straight days; a trend that may signal growing investor rotation and strengthening relative sentiment toward ETH.

That said, while ETH has done better than BTC in this period, it doesn’t mean the coin has enjoyed only inflows. As data from SoSoValue shows, the coin’s ETFs were facing outflows just earlier.

Even during the outflows, however, Ethereum spot ETFs were doing better than Bitcoin’s as they were just bleeding to a lesser degree. In the past few days, the netflow has turned positive for the asset, with net inflows of $455 million occurring on Tuesday.

Before the recent negative flows, the ETH spot ETFs had been on a weekly net inflow run since May, as is apparent from the chart shared by on-chain analytics firm Glassnode.

The streak-breaking week saw a net outflow of around 105,000 ETH ($486 million). It now remains to be seen whether the end of this week would bring back green on this graph.

Speaking of weekly figures, another indicator that ETH has recently seen a decline in is the Active Addresses, as Sentora has pointed out in another X post.

As displayed in the above chart, Ethereum saw around 3.8 million addresses participating in transaction activity on the blockchain last week. This is down compared to the peak from early August, but still high when lined up against the past bull markets.

ETH Price

At the time of writing, Ethereum is trading around $4,600, up more than 7% over the last week.

Circle (CRCL) and Paxos, are leading a new initiative aimed at enhancing the verification of crypto holdings. According to a Bloomberg report, the firms have partnered with Bluprynt, a fintech startup founded by Chris Brummer, to pilot a new approach that leverages cryptography and blockchain technology. 

Enhanced Transparency In Stablecoin Market?

The pilot program is said to utilize Bluprynt’s technology to trace each token back to its verified issuer, thereby enhancing transparency in the stablecoin market in line with the recent legislations that aim to provide a new regulatory framework for dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies. 

Brummer emphasized that this technology provides “provenance upfront,” which not only simplifies the verification process but also offers essential transparency for regulators and investors alike. 

He noted that such advancements could significantly mitigate risks associated with counterfeit tokens and impersonation attacks, which have become increasingly prevalent in the digital asset space.

Per the report, the introduction of this verification technology could be advantageous for auditors, regulators, and investors, as it addresses the distinct security risks identified by firms like Chainalysis, which highlighted impersonation and fake stablecoins as common threats in a recent report.

Mastercard And Circle Launch First Stablecoin Settlement

In a related development, Mastercard has announced an expansion of its partnership with Circle to enable the settlement of USDC and EURC transactions for acquirers in the Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA) regions. 

This initiative marks a milestone, as it is the first time the acquiring ecosystem in these regions will be able to settle transactions using dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies. 

In its press release, Mastercard disclosed that acquiring institutions will be able to receive settlements in fully-reserved stablecoins issued by regulated Circle affiliates.

Dimitrios Dosis, president of Mastercard for the EEMEA region, highlighted the strategic importance of this move by stating that the company aims to integrate stablecoins into the mainstream financial landscape. 

Kash Razzaghi, Chief Business Officer at Circle, echoed these sentiments, asserting that expanding USDC settlement across Mastercard’s extensive network represents a pivotal shift toward borderless, real-time commerce. 

Additionally, Mastercard is actively exploring broader use cases for regulated stablecoins in areas such as remittances, business-to-business (B2B) transactions, and payouts to gig workers and creators through platforms like Mastercard Move and the Multi-Token Network (MTN). 

As of this writing, Circle’s recently debuted stock, traded under the ticker symbol CRCL, is selling for $127 per share. For the first three weeks, the firm’s shares traded up, reaching a record high of $298. Since then, the firm’s valuation has dropped by nearly 58%.

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Japanese investment firm Metaplanet today announced plans to raise another 130 billion yen ($880 million) through an international share sale. Of that amount, the firm intends to allocate roughly $835 million toward purchasing additional Bitcoin (BTC).

Metaplanet Eyes More Bitcoin Purchases

According to a regulatory filing, Tokyo-based Metaplanet has approved a plan to raise as much as $880 million, with nearly $837 million set aside for fresh BTC acquisitions.

To generate the funds, the company will issue 555 million new shares. This issuance could increase the number of Metaplanet’s outstanding shares from 722 million to approximately 1.27 billion.

Often referred to as “Japan’s MicroStrategy,” Metaplanet has emerged as one of Asia’s most prominent corporate Bitcoin holders. Data from CoinGecko shows the firm currently ranks as the world’s 8th largest public company by BTC reserves, holding 18,991 BTC on its balance sheet.

The firm noted that proceeds from the offering will be used between September and October 2025 to accumulate Bitcoin. In addition, around $43.9 million will be reserved for other Bitcoin-related financial operations.

It is important to highlight that the share sale will take place exclusively on international markets. In the US, sales will be restricted to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A of the US Securities Act.

Metaplanet’s latest BTC purchase came earlier this week when the firm announced it had bought 103 BTC worth more than $11 million. At present, Metaplanet’s total BTC holdings are valued around $2 billion. The firm plans to hold 210,000 BTC by the end of 2027.

The firm’s strategy reflects a broader trend of corporations integrating Bitcoin into their treasuries. Healthcare company KindlyMD, recently announced a $5 billion stock sale to expand its BTC reserves.

Commenting on the development, David Bailey, CEO, KindlyMD, said that the move to raise $5 billion is a natural next step following the firm’s initial purchase of 5,744 BTC earlier this month. On the CoinGecko list, KindlyMD currently ranks 16th in terms of total BTC held.

Is BTC On The Verge Of Supply Crunch?

BTC’s fixed supply of 21 million coins remains one of its most defining features. However, a significant portion of these coins has been lost in unrecoverable wallets, further reducing the effective circulating supply.

As a result, a quiet race has begun among corporations, institutional investors, and even nation-states to accumulate as much Bitcoin as possible before prices climb further. Recently, a congressman in the Philippines introduced a bill proposing the creation of a strategic Bitcoin reserve for the nation.

Meanwhile, Dutch crypto services company Amdax announced plans last week to launch a public Bitcoin treasury firm, while Nasdaq-listed Top Win International disclosed a $10 million raise for BTC purchases.

In similar news, Turkish mobility app Marti Technologies stated last month that it will hold 20% of its cash reserves in Bitcoin. At press time, BTC trades at $112,013, up 1.9% in the past 24 hours.

According to reports, Iran’s on-chain crypto activity fell sharply in the first half of 2025. Inflows totaled $3.7 billion in the first seven months, a 10% drop from the same period in 2024. The slump accelerated after April: June flows contracted 50% year-on-year and July tumbled 75%.

Major Exchange Breach Shakes Trust

Based on a TRM Labs report, a major security breach hit Nobitex on June 18. Roughly $90 million was taken from hot wallets, source code was leaked, and some stolen coins were steered to vanity addresses that referenced the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Outflows from the exchange spiked — more than 150% in the week before the fighting — as traders moved funds to what they saw as safer places. Trust, already fragile, was seriously damaged.

Inbound Transactions Collapse As Users Withdraw

Nobitex’s inbound transfers dropped by about 70% year-on-year after the breach. Some dormant Bitcoin wallets tied to mining activity were activated and later routed funds into a newly created hot wallet.

Regulators responded by imposing overnight trading curbs designed to slow panic, but many users had already pulled funds offshore. Reports show a surge in transfers to foreign platforms and payment processors that have lighter identity checks.

Stablecoin Freezes Strain Liquidity

In July, Tether froze 42 wallets linked to Iran, removing a large chunk of usable stablecoin liquidity on local rails. More than half of those wallets had ties, on-chain, to Nobitex or addresses flagged with IRGC links, though ownership remains unclear.

Tether also froze $27 million in USDT tied to Garantex, a sanctioned Russian exchange, an action that highlights the broad reach of compliance moves. The US Treasury blacklisted Garantex in 2022, and that prior action has had echoing effects on market behavior.

Power Cuts And Conflict Worsen Market Stress

The decline in flows came during a period of heightened regional tension. A 12-day conflict with Israel erupted in mid-June while nuclear talks stalled. Israeli strikes and internal disruptions led to widespread electricity outages.

Mining rigs were idled. Trading became harder. For many traders, the safest option was to move funds off domestic rails; for others it was to switch stablecoins or chains.

New Taxes Tighten The Grip

In August, Iran approved the Law on Taxation of Speculation and Profiteering. The law brings capital gains taxes to crypto, gold, real estate, and forex.

Enforcement will roll out in stages, but officials say oversight will increase. That policy move, combined with freezes and hacks, gives firms more reason to pause or shift operations.

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The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is taking a significant step to enhance its oversight of the expanding crypto market by adopting Nasdaq’s advanced surveillance program. 

CFTC To Stay Ahead Of Crypto Regulation

To bolster its regulatory capabilities, the regulator announced on Wednesday that it has chosen Nasdaq to supply market surveillance and fraud detection technology. 

Nasdaq’s Market Surveillance system is designed to cover multiple asset classes and is instrumental in identifying potential market manipulation. By leveraging comprehensive order book data, this technology enables regulators to conduct real-time analysis, facilitating swift decision-making and robust oversight.

As the CFTC continues to oversee crypto assets, the US government’s increasing focus on the digital asset landscape, especially in terms of creating a more accommodative regulatory environment, has expanded the agency’s responsibilities.

The market structures are also changing, with many exchanges adopting 24-hour trading. Given these developments, the CFTC recognizes the need for more sophisticated tools to detect and prevent market abuse effectively.

Acting Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Caroline Pham emphasized the importance of staying ahead in regulatory practices, stating: 

It’s critical that the CFTC stays ahead of the curve. Nasdaq Market Surveillance will provide the CFTC with automated alerts and cross-market analytics that will benefit each of the CFTC’s operating divisions. 

Pham highlighted that this partnership will enhance the agency’s ability to protect markets such as crypto, from fraud and manipulation while improving efficiency in analyzing market trends and unusual trading activities.

Collaboration With SEC

Tal Cohen, Nasdaq’s president, noted the company’s unique position at the intersection of innovation and regulation, expressing pride in partnering with the CFTC to promote the integrity and resilience of US derivatives markets.

This announcement coincides with the CFTC’s launch of the next phase of its “Crypto Sprint” initiative, aimed at evaluating and implementing recommendations from the White House regarding digital asset regulation. 

As reported by Bitcoinist last week, Pham has also called for public feedback on these recommendations, reinforcing the agency’s commitment to transparency and stakeholder engagement.

In alignment with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) “Project Crypto,” the CFTC is also working closely with SEC Chairman Paul Atkins and Commissioner Hester Peirce to provide regulatory clarity and foster innovation within the digital assets market. 

Pham expressed gratitude for the supportive feedback from stakeholders regarding the CFTC’s initiative on listed spot crypto trading, emphasizing that this collaborative effort responds to President Trump’s call for American leadership in crypto.

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Brits are showing a growing interest in putting crypto inside retirement plans, but many still don’t fully grasp the risks. According to a new survey by Aviva, 27% of UK adults said they would be open to including digital currency in their retirement portfolios, while 23% said they might withdraw part or all of their existing pensions to buy crypto directly.

Growing Appetite Despite Worries

Based on reports from Censuswide, which polled 2,000 UK adults between June 4 and June 6, more than four in five people hold pensions that add up to about £3.8 trillion ($5.10 trillion).

If even a small slice of that moved into crypto, it could be meaningful for markets. Of the respondents who said they were open to digital currency in pensions, just over 40% pointed to the chance of higher returns as the main draw.

UK retirement savers warm to crypto. A new Aviva survey finds 27% of UK adults would include crypto in retirement, hinting at future flows from a multi-trillion pound pension market.

‣ 27% open to crypto in pensions, per @Censuswide polling for Aviva ‣ 23% would even shift… pic.twitter.com/9xejvGEIGh

— TrinityPad (@Trinity_Pad) August 27, 2025

Younger Savers Lead The Shift

Younger adults appear to be the most active. Reports show nearly 20% of people aged 25 to 34 admitted to withdrawing pension money to buy crypto at some point.

Aviva’s research also found that about one in five UK adults — roughly 11.5 million people — have held crypto at some time, and two-thirds of that group still hold some form of digital asset.

That mix of ownership and age-skewed behavior helps explain why digital currency is now part of conversations about retirement planning.

Survey participants flagged clear concerns. Hacking and phishing topped the list at 40%, while 37% cited a lack of regulation and consumer protection, and 30% named volatility.

Almost one-third admitted they didn’t completely grasp the trade-offs involved in replacing pensions with bitcoin, and 27% said they were unaware of any risks at all. Those numbers suggest interest outpaces understanding for a notable share of the public.

What Regulators And Companies Are Doing

Regulation will likely play a large role in how fast any shift happens. Reports note that HM Revenue and Customs will require crypto platforms to collect full names, home addresses, and tax identification numbers for every trade and transfer starting January 1, 2026. That move is aimed at strengthening tax compliance and oversight and could change how some consumers view bitcoin’s privacy and convenience.

US Policy Also Moves The Needle

The debate over retirement funds and crypto is not confined to the UK. US President Donald Trump signed an executive order allowing 401(k) plans to include Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, opening potential access to more than $9 trillion in retirement assets.

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Dogecoin (DOGE) is back in focus as whale activity ramps up despite the latest market correction. New on-chain data reveals that millions of DOGE are being transferred from Binance to private wallets, suggesting that major holders may view the current pullback as a prime entry point. With prices sliding from recent highs, whales also appear to be seizing the opportunity to accumulate tokens at a discount. 

Whales Move Millions Of Dogecoin From Binance 

On-chain data from multi-chain AI analytics platform Nansen has sparked renewed interest in Dogecoin after a major transaction was spotted on the blockchain. According to the platform, a newly created wallet withdrew 32.9 million DOGE, worth approximately $6.96 million, from Binance on August 26. 

Notably, large withdrawals of this kind are often associated with accumulation trends, particularly when directed toward self-custody wallets rather than exchanges. Commenting on the transfer, a crypto community member noted that new wallet activity of this scale usually signals a player gearing up for big moves. As a result, he urged market participants to monitor the wallet address closely. 

Not long after the first large-scale transfer, another whale made a similar move, withdrawing 20 million DOGE valued at $4.43 million. Nansen reveals that in total, the whale now holds an impressive 52.9 million DOGE, which amounts to roughly $11.71 million at current market prices. 

The rapid succession of these whale transfers suggests a growing confidence among large holders. Historically, sizeable withdrawals from exchanges have been associated with bullish sentiment, as they often suggest that investors prefer holding assets long-term rather than keeping them on platforms where they could be quickly liquidated. 

The timing of the withdrawals is also particularly interesting given Dogecoin’s prolonged decline, which may be encouraging deep-pocketed investors to buy tokens at much lower prices. 

DOGE Whale Accumulation Grows Amid Price Correction

While whales initiate withdrawals from exchanges, on-chain metrics reveal a broader pattern of Dogecoin accumulation among large holders during the recent market downturn. According to data from Santiment, the 50-day average of large DOGE transfers, valued at $100,000 or higher, surged significantly in August, marking the highest level in five months. 

Alongside the rise in high-value transactions, Dogecoin’s daily active addresses have also increased significantly, marking their highest surge this month, around August 13. This suggests that not only are whales increasing their stakes, but network activity is showing renewed strength. 

Notably, the accumulation comes in the wake of a 16% price drop for Dogecoin from $0.245 on August 24. Following the correction, the meme coin has staged a mild recovery of 4.69% over the past 24 hours and is currently trading at $0.219. CoinMarketCap data also shows that despite a monthly decline of over 10%, Dogecoin has managed a weekly gain of about 3.2%. However, not all indicators are bullish. Daily trading volume has declined sharply, down 36.15% as of writing, and presently sitting at $2.1 billion.

The Cardano Foundation has issued a public clarification of its remit and recent decisions, answering a wave of community questions that followed Charles Hoskinson’s latest broadside against the organization. In a new forum post published on August 26, the Foundation outlines what it says are its day-to-day responsibilities for the network’s plumbing, its governance posture as a decentralized representative, and the legal provenance of its board—without naming Hoskinson or directly addressing his specific accusations.

Cardano Foundation Takes A Stand

At the heart of the Foundation’s message is the claim that its most consequential work is largely invisible to end users but foundational to exchanges and custodians. “The Cardano Foundation plays a critical ongoing role in the maintenance of key components used by exchanges and custody providers,” the post states.

The Cardano Foundation refers to services such as GraphQL (originally built by IOG on top of DB-Sync), a high-performance Java implementation of Rosetta backed by Yaci Store, the reference cardano-wallet, and the Token Registry and its API, which now supports both CIP-26 and CIP-68 metadata and has been embedded into GraphQL “for performance improvements.”

The Foundation adds that it “hosts a Token Registry API accessible to the public,” and says its Core Integrations, Engineering, and Exchange Relationships teams have worked with market venues “since 2021” to reduce friction and cost for ADA and native-token onboarding.

On the flashpoint of who should pay for new listings and token integrations, the Foundation says it will not fund bespoke Cardano Native Token integrations because doing so would “pick winners”—and, by extension, “losers”—across the ecosystem. That, the organization argues, exceeds its mandate and would distort a “diverse and complex ecosystem.”

The statement also underscores the Foundation’s role in on-chain governance since the launch of constitutional governance this year. It identifies itself as both an Intersect Constitutional Committee (ICC) member and a DRep, claiming a live stake “of nearly ₳233 million” across “331 delegators.” Acknowledging concerns about concentration, it says that “₳140 million” from its genesis ADA has been delegated to seven community-builder and developer DReps.

It points to educational resources, a DRep voting tool, governance flowcharts, and co-coordination of hard-fork processes as evidence of practical support aimed at “enabling the community to engage easily and meaningfully in on-chain decision making.”

Perhaps most notably, the Foundation revisits the 2021 overhaul of its board—a recurring theme in Hoskinson’s critiques. According to the post, after a “somewhat dysfunctional” period, Switzerland’s foundation supervisor fulfilled its statutory duty by bringing in an external law firm in January 2021 “to guide the Cardano Foundation into calmer waters.”

A head-hunting firm interviewed outgoing board members and IOG leadership, after which the new board president was elected unanimously, “including by the IOG board representative,” followed by two additional unanimous appointments (with one abstention) and the outgoing board’s voluntary group resignation; a fourth member was later appointed. The Foundation says it remains committed to “adoption, education and operational resilience” delivered “in an accountable and transparent manner.”

The Backstory

The timing is no accident. On August 22, Hoskinson used a surprise AMA to escalate his long-simmering dispute with the Foundation, centering on Midnight’s NIGHT token distribution and the Foundation’s claimed entitlement. Defending the decision to ring-fence the airdrop, he said, “We built it. It’s my money. We can do whatever the hell we want to do,” framing the restriction as a risk-control measure consistent with the airdrop’s terms and its intent to avoid “undue burden and harm to the network.”

In the same breath, he accused the Foundation of squandering opportunities and failing to support the ecosystem effectively. Notably, the clash has deeper roots. Late last year, Hoskinson urged relocating the Foundation away from Switzerland to a jurisdiction that would enable community election of board members, arguing that the Swiss supervisory framework—while lawful—constrains accountability to token holders.

He has also alleged heavy-handed intervention by the Foundation in constitutional drafting and broader governance, claims the Foundation has periodically rebutted with process narratives and disclosures. If the Foundation intended to calm the waters, early forum replies show the community pressing for more.

One user asked whether board elections could change current members and whether “the Swiss still have authority.” Another called for a roadmap toward community-driven board elections, arguing that the current composition “does not represent the community or its ambitions” and urging the dissolution and re-election of the board.

At press time, ADA traded at $0.86.

XRP has entered a consolidation phase after setting fresh all-time highs in late July, with price action now testing the critical $3 level. Over the past several days, the token has struggled to establish firm support around $2.85, a zone that has become a key battleground for bulls and bears. Traders are closely watching whether XRP can stabilize here and build the foundation for another leg higher.

Optimism remains alive among some analysts, who argue that the recent consolidation is merely a pause before the next breakout. They see XRP’s resilience near $3 as a sign that new highs could follow once momentum returns, potentially pushing the asset deeper into uncharted territory.

Not all perspectives align with this bullish outlook. Analysts like Maartun point to troubling onchain signals, with data revealing that XRP whales are selling heavily during this consolidation. Such a distribution raises concerns that the market may lack the strong accumulation needed to sustain a long-term rally.

Onchain Data Reveals Clear Whale Distribution

According to Maartun, XRP’s recent price behavior is being shaped less by retail enthusiasm and more by whale activity beneath the surface. His analysis of the XRP Whale Flow 30-day moving average (30DMA) paints a clear picture: large holders are selling heavily into the market. For Maartun, this is unmistakably a distribution phase, where whales unload positions while prices remain elevated. He underscores this with a simple phrase: “In data, we trust.”

Onchain data backs his view. The Whale Flow metric captures sustained selling pressure from major wallets, a trend that historically signals caution. While XRP has a reputation for explosive, almost unpredictable breakouts, it is equally known for its quiet, grinding retraces.

This doesn’t necessarily mean XRP is finished with its rally. Breakouts in the asset’s history have often come when sentiment was skeptical and liquidity appeared weak. Still, the risks of downside are significant. Should selling persist, XRP may struggle to hold recent support levels, increasing the likelihood of a sharper correction.

Ultimately, the market now stands at a crossroads. The price could surprise once again with a surge to new highs, but if whale distribution continues, the downside risk may outweigh the potential reward. Maartun’s warning highlights the importance of paying attention to on-chain signals, not just price action. In his words, the data may already be telling the true story of what comes next.

XRP Consolidates Around Key Support

XRP is trading just under $3 after several weeks of sideways movement, consolidating following its sharp surge to new all-time highs in late July. The daily chart shows price struggling to establish a clear direction, with the $2.85–$3.00 zone emerging as a critical support area. Bulls have repeatedly defended this level, but momentum has slowed as sellers push back near the $3.20–$3.40 range.

The moving averages reinforce this picture of indecision. XRP remains above the 50-day moving average ($3.07), a positive sign that suggests short-term structure is still intact. Meanwhile, the 100-day ($2.64) and 200-day ($2.47) averages provide deeper layers of support, highlighting the broader uptrend that began earlier this summer. However, the inability to retest July’s highs near $3.70 reflects waning buying pressure and caution in the market.

For now, the consolidation could serve as a base for another breakout, with a move above $3.40 opening the door for fresh highs. Conversely, failure to hold the $2.85–$3.00 area would increase downside risk, exposing XRP to a correction toward the mid-$2.50s. Traders are watching closely, as the next move will likely define whether this consolidation becomes a springboard or a warning sign.

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XRP has set a new record on the CME derivatives exchange, underscoring the demand for the altcoin. This comes as the crypto futures products on the exchange hit $30 billion in open interest (OI) for the first time ever. 

XRP Becomes Fastest To Hit $1 Billion In Open Interest On CME

In an X post, the CME Group revealed that its XRP futures products have crossed $1 billion in open interest, making it the fastest-ever contract to reach this milestone, having hit the mark in just over three months. The derivative exchange remarked that this is a huge sign of market maturity, with new capital entering the market. 

This comes as the crypto futures on the CME exchange just surpassed $30 billion in notional open interest for the first time ever. Bitcoin and Ethereum boast open interests of over $16 billion and $10.5 billion, respectively, while XRP and SOL have crossed the $1 billion mark, indicating significant interest in these crypto assets. 

Commenting on this development, Nate Geraci, President of NovaDius Wealth, stated that people might be underestimating the demand for spot XRP ETFs. He suggested that the huge interest in the XRP futures confirms that there will be massive inflows into the spot funds if they eventually get approval from the SEC. 

Geraci also noted that there is already over $800 million in futures-based XRP ETFs. This has further strengthened his belief that there will be demand for the spot funds. The expert expects the SEC to approve the pending spot ETF applications, particularly now that the Ripple SEC lawsuit is over. 

The Commission is set to decide on these funds by October, when it will have to approve or disapprove proposed rule changes to list them on the stock exchange. Notably, XRP ETF issuers recently amended their S-1 forms, which Geraci described as a good sign towards approval. 

John Deaton Predicts Massive Demand For The XRP Funds

Following Geraci’s comments, pro-XRP lawyer John Deaton remarked that he has also predicted that the spot funds will see significant demand when they launch. He noted that he made this prediction just as he mentioned that Gemini’s XRP card would be the platform’s most popular credit card. 

Deaton expects these XRP ETFs to enjoy significant demand thanks to the influence of XRP holders. He opined that these holders were the reason why the Gemini App surpassed the Coinbase app in recent downloads, possibly as they rushed to use the XRP card. John Deaton believes the influence of these XRP holders cannot be underestimated, noting that 75,000 of them from 143 countries worldwide joined as amici curiae in the Ripple case.

At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $3, up over 5% in the last 24 hours according to data from CoinMarketCap.

MetaMask, the widely used self-custodial crypto wallet developed by Consensys, has introduced a new feature allowing users to create and manage wallets using their Google or Apple accounts.

The announcement, made in a company blog post this week, marks a notable step in blending Web2 accessibility with Web3 infrastructure.

How MetaMask’s Social Login Works

Traditionally, managing a non-custodial wallet requires securing a 12-word Secret Recovery Phrase (SRP), a process that has often been a barrier for new users.

MetaMask’s latest “Social login” feature aims to streamline this by letting users sign in with their social credentials, set up a secure password, and have their SRP automatically generated in the background.

According to the company, the SRP can later be retrieved using the same social account and password combination. However, users are cautioned that losing the password will result in permanent loss of access, as no third party, including MetaMask, can recover it.

The new social login process is designed to balance user-friendliness with the principles of self-custody. Once a user signs in with Google or Apple and sets a password, the system generates the SRP under the hood. This SRP remains essential to wallet recovery but is tied to the user’s credentials and password rather than requiring manual entry and storage of the 12 words.

MetaMask emphasized that despite the integration of Web2 login methods, wallet ownership remains self-custodial. “No single entity, not even MetaMask, can access all of the pieces needed in order to retrieve your SRP,” the company stated, reinforcing that users remain the ultimate custodians of their funds.

The system operates through a mechanism in which only the combination of the user’s password and social account credentials can unlock the SRP on a local device. This ensures that even though the entry point may resemble traditional Web2 platforms, control of the wallet continues to rest with the individual user.

Implications for Adoption and Security

The introduction of social login is seen as part of MetaMask’s ongoing efforts to lower the entry barriers for new crypto users. Seed phrase management has historically been one of the most daunting aspects of wallet use, with many new investors struggling to securely store their SRPs.

By allowing familiar login methods, MetaMask hopes to make onboarding smoother while keeping the security model intact. However, the feature also places a strong emphasis on password security.

MetaMask cautions that losing this password means the wallet cannot be recovered, unlike traditional Web2 accounts where recovery options are available through service providers.

This distinction shows the broader philosophy of self-custody in crypto, where responsibility is decentralized and falls to the individual. This move comes amid a growing push to make Web3 tools more accessible to mainstream users.

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